[DML] Re: Reverse Lights Still Won't Work

["joeyoseppijoe" <joeyoseppijoe@xxxxxxxxx>]

I believe Patrick fixed this issue. He had apparently disconnected, 
or cut a wire while installing his door launchers. After 
reconnecting the wire all is working again. At least week his 
reverse lights were working.


Joe

2524 & 16634





--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mike.griese@xxxx wrote:
> Have you tried shorting the switch leads together
> to make sure you don't have another electrical 
> problem?
> 
> The reverse lamp switch is actuated by the 
> shift forks in the gearbox.  If you are not
> getting reverse fully engaged, the shift
> fork may be missing the plunger on the
> switch.  You should also make sure there
> aren't any extra washers or seals on the
> switch before you screw it into the
> gearbox.
> 
> --
> Mike
> 
> 
> 
> > -
> > check the switch with a multimeter, new switch may be bad.
> > 
> > -- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, PRC1216@xxxx wrote:
> > > Hey all, help end my frustrations.   
> > >      I have checked and cleaned the connections to the reverse 
> > switch, I even 
> > > replaced it with a new one.   I checked the taillight 
connections 
> > and cleaned 
> > > them, and it looks like both of the bulbs are okay too.   I 
can't 
> > figure out 
> > > why I can't get the reverse lights to come on though.   I have 
no 
> > idea how 
> > > long they have been out, other than I knew they worked when I 
> > bought the car.   
> > > Any other ideas on where to check/how to fix this problem? 
> > > 
> > > Patrick
> > > 1880
> > > 
> > > 
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